Myers v. United States

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Myers v. United States
Court U.S. Supreme Court
Citation 272 U.S. 52 (1926)
Date decided 1926

Issues

Whether the President has the exclusive power of removing executive officers whom he as appointed with the advice of the Senate.

Holding

The power was not specified for Congress, and the President’s powers in the Constitution are much broader then the Congress’ which are specifically given.

Rule

The President has the exclusive power to remove an executive officer whom he has appointed.